I went to look at my S&W model 37 snub today, and after opening the action, could not close it. Mystified, I fiddled with it for a few seconds, and found the cylinder arm was able to slide forward on its axis right off the frame. I cleaned it a bit while it was out, then put it back in, and I was able to close the cylinder. However, every time I open it now, I have to close it very carefully or it does the same thing.
So....how are you supposed to remove the cylinder from the frame? What holds it in? I'm guessing something is broken or came loose inside.
The revolver is a S&W Model 37 made in about 1959-1960. Is this something I can fix myself, or will it need to go to a gunsmith?
So....how are you supposed to remove the cylinder from the frame? What holds it in? I'm guessing something is broken or came loose inside.
The revolver is a S&W Model 37 made in about 1959-1960. Is this something I can fix myself, or will it need to go to a gunsmith?